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  • Page 1 QuantaMesh Network Switch Installation Guide...
  • Page 2: Safety & Regulatory Information

    SAFETY & REGULATORY INFORMATION Copyright All specifications and figures are subject to change without prior notice. Actual products may look different from the photos. All trademarks and logos mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective holders. Copyright © 2017 Quanta Computer Inc. All rights reserved. About the Manual This installation guide is meant for network administrators with inept knowledge in network management.
  • Page 3 SAFETY & REGULATORY INFORMATION CAUTION • The power supplies in the system may produce high voltages and energy hazards which can cause bodily harm. Do not remove the covers and access any of the components inside the system. • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect all power supply cables before servicing the system.
  • Page 4 SAFETY & REGULATORY INFORMATION • Do not push any objects into the opening of the equipment. Doing so may short internal components and cause fire or electric shock. • Use the system only with approved equipment. • Allow the product to cool before removing any peripherals. •...
  • Page 5: Site Selection

    SAFETY & REGULATORY INFORMATION Site Selection The system is designed to operate in a typical office environment. Choose a site that is: • Clean and free of airborne particles (other than normal room dust). • Well ventilated and away from sources of heat including direct sunlight and radiators. •...
  • Page 6 SAFETY & REGULATORY INFORMATION Power Cord Warnings If an AC power cord was not provided with your product, purchase one that is approved for use in your country. CAUTION • To avoid electrical shock or fire, check the power cord(s) that will be used with the product as follows: √...
  • Page 7 SAFETY & REGULATORY INFORMATION Rack Mount Warnings The following installation guidelines are required by UL for maintaining safety compliance when installing your into a rack. • The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable support to prevent it from tipping when a server or piece of equipment is extended from it.
  • Page 8: Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices

    SAFETY & REGULATORY INFORMATION Laser Peripherals or Devices CAUTION • To avoid risk of radiation exposure and/or personal injury: √ Do not open the enclosure of any laser peripheral or device. √ Laser peripherals or devices are not serviceable. √ Return to the manufacturer for servicing. √...
  • Page 9 SAFETY & REGULATORY INFORMATION VCCI (Japan) English translation of the notice above: This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from Information Technology Equipment. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference.
  • Page 10: Product Regulatory Compliance Markings

    SAFETY & REGULATORY INFORMATION Product Regulatory Compliance Markings This product is marked with the following product certification markings: Regulatory Region Marking Compliance cULus Listing USA / Canada Marks CE Mark Europe FCC Marking This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of (Class A) this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and...
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SAFETY & REGULATORY INFORMATION QuantaMesh T4000 Series Chassis for the T4048-IX2 Switch ....................12 LED Indicators of T4048-IX2......................13 Ports of T4048-IX2..........................14 Data Port Connection ........................15 Fan Tray of T4048-IX2 ........................17 Power Supply of T4048-IX2 ....................... 18 BMC of T4048-IX2 ..........................
  • Page 12: Quantamesh T4000 Series

    QuantaMesh T4000 Series QuantaMesh T4048-IX2 supports 48 SFP28 (10/25GbE speed) ports and 8 QSFP28 (10/40 or 25/50/100GbE) in a compact rack unit size. By levering merchant silicon chip, the T4048-IX2 is a high performance, high density Ethernet switch for the deployment of data center infrastructure.
  • Page 13: Led Indicators Of T4048-Ix2

    QuantaMesh T4000 Series LED Indicators of T4048-IX2 • System System System Power OOB Port PSU1/2 Info Fans Powering Booting 100M Powering Green Working (left LED) Good Booting Amber On Going (left LED) Powering Fan Failed Switch System Fault Failed Powering...
  • Page 14: Ports Of T4048-Ix2

    QuantaMesh T4000 Series Ports of T4048-IX2 The switch chassis is equipped with the following ports: • 48 SFP28 (10/25GbE speed) • 8 QSFP28 ports (10/40 or 25/50/100GbE) • 1 Management port • 1 Console port • 1 USB port The chassis has 48 SFP28 and 8 QSFP28 ports. Each of these ports uses an optical transceiver, active optical cables, or direct-attached cable to connect the SFP28/QSFP28 port to servers and other Ethernet switches.
  • Page 15: Data Port Connection

    QuantaMesh T4000 Series Data Port Connection Supported Cables and Transceivers See the following table for the list of supported cables and transceivers. Supported Distance Description Note 10G Direct Attach Cooper (DAC) cable SFP+ to SFP+ 10G Active Optical Cable (AOC)
  • Page 16 QuantaMesh T4000 Series SFP28 Port Connection The switch is equipped with 48 SFP28 ports. The SFP28 ports support 10/25GbE IEEE 802.3ae Ethernet for fiber mediums. The SFP28 ports are numbered and have corresponding SFP28 port LEDs. To install an SFP28 module, do the following: Slide the SFP28 module into an SFP28 port.
  • Page 17: Fan Tray Of T4048-Ix2

    QuantaMesh T4000 Series Fan Tray of T4048-IX2 The switch chassis is equipped with four fan trays. There are two types of hot-swappable fan modules. Each fan module handle is color-coded to indicate its airflow direction. • Red: indicates front-to-back airflow.
  • Page 18: Power Supply Of T4048-Ix2

    QuantaMesh T4000 Series Power Supply of T4048-IX2 Equipped with two supply modules, the switch can operate with either one or two power supply modules. If the switch uses two power supply modules, you can hot-swap one of the PSU during the operations.
  • Page 19: Bmc Of T4048-Ix2

    QuantaMesh T4000 Series BMC of T4048-IX2 T4048-IX2 has a built-in baseboard management controller (BMC) that plays the role of monitoring the whole system. The BMC is an independent subsystem with its own processor and memory so that it can run well even if the switch system hangs or powers down.
  • Page 20: Airflow Direction

    QuantaMesh T4000 Series Airflow Direction The switch ships with four fan modules and two AC power supplies. The direction of the airflow varies depending on the color of the fan module handle/plug retainer. • Red: indicates front-to-back airflow (air inlet module).
  • Page 21: Quantamesh T7000 Series

    QuantaMesh T7000 Series QuantaMesh T7032-IX1 supports 32 QSFP28 (10/40 or 25/50/100GbE speed) ports and QuantaMesh T7032-IX1B supports 32 QSFP28 (10/40 or 25/50/100GbE speed) ports and is equipped with BMC in a compact rack unit size. By leveraging merchant silicon chipsets, the T7032-IX1 and T7032-IX1B provides a high performance, high-density Ethernet switch at an affordable price.
  • Page 22: Led Indicators Of T7032-Ix1/Ix1B

    QuantaMesh T7000 Series LED Indicators of T7032-IX1/IX1B • System System System Power OOB Port PSU1/2 Info Fans Powering Booting 100M Powering Green Working (left LED) Good Booting Orange On Going (left LED) Powering Fan Failed Failed Blue Show BMC ID Powering Booting Failed...
  • Page 23: Ports Of T7032-Ix1/Ix1B

    QuantaMesh T7000 Series Ports of T7032-IX1/IX1B The switch chassis is equipped with the following ports: • 32 QSFP28 ports (10/40 or 25/50/100GbE) • 1 Management port • 1 Console port • 1 USB port The chassis has 32 QSFP28 ports. Each of these ports uses an optical transceiver, active optical cables, or direct-attached cable to connect the QSFP28 port to servers and other Ethernet switches.
  • Page 24: Data Port Connection

    QSFP+ to QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4 QSFP+ Transceiver Optic (MPO) QSFP+ > 20m 100GBASE-SR4 QSFP28 Transceiver Optic (MPO) QSFP28 40GBASE-LR4 QSFP+ Transceiver Optic (LC) QSFP+ Up to 10km 100GBASE-LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver Optic (LC) QSFP28 NOTE: • For more information about the cable/transceiver, please contact QCT sales. 24 Network Switch Installation Guide...
  • Page 25: Fan Tray Of T7032-Ix1/Ix1B

    QuantaMesh T7000 Series QSFP28 Port Connection The switch is equipped with 32 QSFP28 ports. Each single port supports 40G or 100G by using 40G or 100G cables or optical transceivers. The switch can support fan-out cable for 40G to 4 x 10G or 100G to 4 x 25G or 2 x 50G.
  • Page 26: Power Supply Of T7032-Ix1/Ix1B

    QuantaMesh T7000 Series Power Supply of T7032-IX1/IX1B Equipped with two supply modules, the switch can operate with either one or two power supply modules. If the switch uses two power supply modules, you can hot-swap one of the PSU during the operations.
  • Page 27: Bmc Of T7032-Ix1B

    QuantaMesh T7000 Series About the AC Power Connector Connection This switch has 2 AC power connectors on the front and rear panels. The power supply connection varies depending on the operating scenarios: • If you are using the AC power connectors on the front panel for the power supply, make sure both power cords at the rear panel are properly connected.
  • Page 28: Airflow Direction

    QuantaMesh T7000 Series Airflow Direction The switch ships with four fan modules and two AC power supplies. The direction of the airflow varies depending on the color of the fan module handle/plug retainer. • Red: indicates front-to-back airflow (air inlet module). •...
  • Page 29: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation NOTE: • The examples used throughout this section are based on the T7032-IX1/IX1B switch (unless specified otherwise). Unpacking the Hardware Upon receiving the switch, inspect the packing box. If the packing box was not damaged in transit, unpack it carefully. NOTE: • Retain the packing box in case you need to transport the switch. • The packing box is heavy. It is recommended for two persons to carry the box and perform the installation. Package Contents The following items are included with a standard package. When you open the box, check if all items are included and free of damage.
  • Page 30: Positioning The Switch

    Hardware Installation Rack Mounting • If installing on a rack, verify the following: √ Ensure the cabinet is stable and secure to withstand any unexpected movement, such as an earthquake. √ Ensure the rack or cabinet can support the weight of the switch and other additional weight.
  • Page 31 Hardware Installation Mounting the Switch into the Rack Remove the inner rails. Pull the inner rail out until it is fully extended ( ), and then push the tab forward ( ) to release the inner rail from the middle rail. Remove the inner rail. NOTE: • Repeat the similar steps to remove another inner rail.
  • Page 32 Hardware Installation Install the outer rails to the rack. • To install the rear bracket: Align and push the rail firmly into the rear rack until it clicks into place ( ). Make sure the L-shaped bracket is facing inward. •...
  • Page 33: Connecting To The Console Port

    Hardware Installation Connecting to the Console Port The console port is used for setting up and managing the switch via a connection to a console terminal or PC using a terminal emulation program. You can connect the switch to a terminal or PC using the supplied console cable (RJ-45 male to RS-232 female cable) for serial communication.
  • Page 34: Connecting To The Management Port

    Hardware Installation Connecting to the Management Port The management port is a dedicated port interface which is segregated from data traffic crossing other downlink or uplink ports. The port supports auto-negotiation. If the attached device also supports auto-negation, the transmission can operate in either half or full duplex, and data rate can be in 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 1Gbps.
  • Page 35: Connecting The Power

    Hardware Installation Connecting the Power CAUTION • Ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and be easily accessible. • The power cord must have safety ground pin or contact that is suitable for the electrical outlet. • The power supply cord(s) must be plugged into socket outlet(s) that is/are provided with a suitable earth ground.
  • Page 36: Components Replacement

    Components Replacement NOTE: • The examples used throughout this section are based on the T7032-IX1/IX1B switch (unless specified otherwise). Troubleshooting Below is a list of the common problems that you may encounter when using the switch. Try to solve these problems with the suggested solutions before calling for service. If problems persist, contact customer support.
  • Page 37: Replacing The Power Supply

    Components Replacement Replacing the Power Supply CAUTION • When installing a new PSU, make sure it has the same airflow direction as the fan modules and the other power supply. • For switches that only using a single power supply, removing the power supply will cause the switch to automatically shutdown.
  • Page 38 Components Replacement T7032-IX1/IX1B Switch Disconnect the AC power cord of the PSU (on the rear panel) that you want to remove. Press the plug retainer and then pull the handle to slide the PSU away from the chassis. NOTE: • Take note of the part number of the removed PSU. • When making order for replacement modules, make sure that the part number of the new PSU is the same as the part number of the removed PSU.
  • Page 39: Replacing The Fan Tray

    Components Replacement Replacing the Fan Tray CAUTION • When installing a new fan module, make sure it has the same airflow direction as the fan modules and the power supply. The fan modules can be replaced without the use of special tools. Before replacing any of the fan modules, verify the status of the fan modules to determine if there is a need for replacement.
  • Page 40: Appendix

    Appendix QuantaMesh Ethernet Switches support multiple NOS by using ONIE to install. The following pages provide example of how to manually install ONIE installer of Quanta NOS from QuantaMesh BMS devices. Manually Install Vendor OS With QUANTA ONIE code, it allows user to manually download an installer. You can use the Download Installer function which supports 3 types of different protocols (i.e.
  • Page 41 Appendix d. Use the following command to set your switch box IP address: “ifconfig eth0 192.168.2.1”. • ifconfig eth0: the command string • 192.168.2.1: the switch IP address e. Use the “ipconfig” command to verify if the IP address setting is correct. In ONIE Linux shell, use the “install_url”...

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